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[At the power she's at right now, Noel is also rather quick on her feet. This may very well be her blessing in disguise, though it certainly doesn't leave Noel unscathed as her attempts to evade the attack fails. She's been hit a little, but not as critically as she could have been.

Of course, in her current state...?]

[She doesn't really seem to care much.

Seconds later, and she's back on her feet again. Yuber is gone. The Azzodess isn't a primary threat right now. The bone dragon is dead.

Her body moves on her own, turning to face the other Murakumo. Noel's eyes are dull. The reason why she was fighting in the first place... what was it even?

...not again.

With her own weapons controlling her, Noel swoops in and makes a running jump to the girl, aiming to shoot her from above using Chain Revolver.]

[When the bone dragon goes down, ν-13's attention briefly shifts to Sanji and the fallen creature. So it's down to her and the azzodess now, huh? Well then. This is... unfortunate, to say the least.

But no matter. She's just going to have to do what she can to deal with the two. For the time being, however, she's still prioritizing Noel - especially with the other Murakumo finally moving to make a move against her.

...By the way, Noel? Did anyone ever tell you that jumping at someone who can summon and launch swords within a mere moment at various angles really isn't a good idea? Because... it really isn't. It tends to earn you a pair of swords flying at you at a slight angle.

And should that pair connect? She'll follow it up with another pair from a little below and behind Noel, then another from a little below and in front of her, another pair behind Noel in the air, then jump toward her and spin horizontally to slash at her with the eight blades hovering at her back, do the same while spinning vertically, then repeat these two attacks once more and follow it by slamming one of her Drive swords - this one more crescent-like than the others - into Noel to knock her down to the ground. (Or, if that didn't make sense, just watch this for a visual reference, but double the number of swords launched at the same time.)

If that works, it'll no doubt do some harm, but if Noel manages to block the first pair of swords, it should be possible to avoid (or at the very least, block) the rest of the combo.]

[The heat from Sanji's attack cools down until his pants leg is its usual stark black, and the chef stirs quickly, turning around to see...

Er. Well. A lot of estrogen attacking each other. Yuber, from what he can tell, has completely vanished, and Nu and Noel look to be going at it with the intent of drawing serious blood or summoning death. He catches the very beginning of Nu's attack and feels his heart rate spike back up, legs quaking as he's stuck between rushing off to assist... and staying right where he is.

Because, well, shit. What the hell are you gonna do, chef? Use your body as a pin cushion and hope that distracts Nu long enough for Noel to get a decisive hit in? No, he can't do a damn thing save for getting in the way. And it burns, that familiar helplessness he can't do anything about; so much that it distracts him for a split second, only to be shoved aside when the dawning realization hits --

... If he can't do much in the way of helping, another alternative still stands.

Sanji doesn't dwell on the thought, can't afford to talk himself out of it. Staying quiet, he rushes to where Nami is, and with as much speed and care as he can afford, picks up her prone body into a cradle. He forces himself to ignore how much blood comes with her, or that what he's about to do will leave Noel stranded with two enemies for a while.

Focus on getting to your feet.

And running. As fast as you can. Law's medical tent can't be far, and even if it is, he won't stop until he reaches it. He ignores the sounds of swords slicing the air, ignores a shriek from the sky that tells him his retreat has been witnessed. He ignores his own promise that he'll come back for Noel (and Sayo), because right now he has to focus.

Just keep running.]

Edited 2011-03-18 23:38 (UTC)

[Yeah. Not good.

She gets hit by the blade dead-on. As the second one hits, she thinks of the next best thing to do--barrier burst out of it. It certainly saves her from a lot more damage.

So Nu? As you jump up, Noel's actually going to be falling back down. With you in the air, she'll make Sanji proud and swing a rather high kick that, if connected, will throw you higher into the air, but not the way you wanted. If that happens, Noel will follow it up by jumping into the air after her and performing Spring Raid. As she takes one second to keep some distance between her and the Murakumo in the air, she'll suddenly clash Bolverk together and have the guns transform into a missile launcher, finishing it by firing a... well, a freaking missile at her. Luckily, it's not as big nor powerful as one, (or the same if she was doing the real distortion in her unlimited form) but it's still going to do a hefty amount of damage if Nu has been hit by all this.]

[That barrier burst was definitely a good idea - sure enough, it's going to keep Noel from taking a lot of harm from the onslaught.

She won't just let herself be hit by that kick, though. Rather, she'll activate a barrier just as the attack is about to connect, blocking the majority of the damage it might have caused but still keeping her in the air for the time being. Spring Raid is met with the same treatment, although it's not timed quite as well - that definitely hurt despite the barrier.

The missile's... somewhat more problematic, as by now her barrier is already almost depleted. Trying to use it to block yet again could be a lot more dangerous than using alernate means to deal with the attack. So rather than use the barrier once more, she'll opt for something a little different: namely launching a pair of blades at the missile, cancelling both attacks out when they collide.]

[It's when she finally lands on the ground again that the silver-haired Murakumo hears the azzodess' shriek, and it's not long before Sanji's attempt to flee with Nami registers.

...He's most likely going to try to get her to one of the healers or medics. And she does not approve of that course of action. Not when they'd already nearly dealt with her. But with Noel still on the offense, simply going after Sanji is too dangerous, so rather than do that, she'll try to put a little bit more distance between herself and Noel.

Once that's done with, she's going to raise her arms above her head for a moment. She'll have to finish this quickly... and if this works, it should get the job done.

Noel might recognize what she's trying to do. It's the same thing she attempted back in January last year when the two were fighting, after all.]

[But this time, she won't let anything interrupt her. All it takes is one swift gesture to start the attack - accompanied by two words.]

Everything... disappear.

[With just that one motion, a portal of sorts appears in front of Nu, in line with Noel, and in just a few moments, will begin to launch a large number of swords toward the blonde Murakumo. Say hi to Legacy Edge, Noel.

But fortunately...]

[...Before the Distortion can fully trigger, ν-13 finds herself teleported back to her own room in the dorms.

Consider yourself lucky, Noel - thanks to this, she'll only have to deal with about half the amount of swords compared to the 25 to 30 that would have been thrown out by the portal normally. It'll still hurt if she doesn't dodge, but it should be a lot easier to avoid taking too much damage.]

[What happened back there is at the back of her mind right now, but it doesn't take an idiot to see that she's in huge trouble once she lands.

Noel is quick to activate her barrier just as her feet touch the surface. The swords crash against the green shield, but all Noel can do for now is to keep it up as long as possible and wait for the attack to subside. It's powerful enough to where she is being pushed back a foot or two.

...She hasn't even noticed that Nu disappeared. Not until the portal is gone.

Noel takes a moment to scan her surroundings; she can't even sense the Murakumo's presence anymore. In fact, no one is around.

Well then.

...]

Edited 2011-03-19 01:19 (UTC)

[...?]

W-What!? [WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED.] Where did-- Where did everyone...?

[She looks around frantically.] Where's Sanji? And Nami? A-And... [...oh no. Nu and Yuber. Noel grimaces, realizing that all that's left behind here is herself and a battle-torn area. She knows there was a fight, and she's holding Bolverk, so then... Noel already knows why she can't remember things very well now.]

This can't be good... I have to find them! [But where? Uhh. Let's go... this way! Which is totally the right direction. /sarcasm]

Edited 2011-03-19 01:26 (UTC)

[Hello, Law. Nice weather we're having, yes?

But if you don't mind, Sanji would prefer to skip the pleasantries. He's running straight for the medical center, you see, with an unconscious Nami in his arms, as his legs pump him forward like there's a hell hound out for his blood.

... Maybe not a hell hound, per se, but the enemy (http://i33.tinypic.com/doazwh.png) circling above certainly has a warrant for his demise, and the the way she raises her staff is no idle threat. The air seems to stiffen around her as flicks of electricity crackle, elongate, and when the chef arches his head to see how close she is, he pales in sickening dread.

They're going to hit. Even if he were to drop, even toss Nami and launch an attack (as if he could), some of the bolts would still find their mark. He can't block them all with his body.

And he's not fast enough to outrun them.]

LAW! [He doesn't care what you do - take Nami or launch your own attack, but please, get your shitty ass out here]

Edited 2011-03-19 02:14 (UTC)

[...

Hello, incoming threat sense.]

Sanji?

[Grabbing nodachi, running outside...]

Fuck.

[ka-chink.]

[Launching a MASSIVE airborne slash at the threat-- and as one of his hands comes off of the sword hilt on the backswing, something blue and bright begins swirling about it.

And is launched at high speed in the path of incoming lightning.]

HURRY!

[He does not know if the slash will take the creature out. It was hastily aimed so he could get the second part of his attack out quickly. Which should be expanding now into a swirling blue screen between you and that creature's lightning to take the brunt of that attack.]

[He doesn't have the time to take in what's happening, neither the airborne slash or the swirl of blue, but Sanji knows when to follow an order. All his thoughts focus on keeping Nami's already battered body still, and managing a few more wide strides before the crackling lightning sharply connects with Law's screen.

The chef nearly jumps at the sound, body tensing for an impact that never comes, but keeps pressing through, hitting his last burst of energy that carries him and his navigator into the medical tent; and the pounding relief damn near chokes him. Whatever Law did worked, scattering the lightning strikes away from them.

But the Azzodess is fast, if not especially strong. Most of the slash misses her, though the tail-end of it does clip her left side, and with a scream of indignation she spirals uncertainly in the sky before righting herself and readying another few shots of lightning]

[Didn't work, huh? That's okay. He knows exactly how to deal with agile and quick little pests like you.

His eyes narrow at the lightning.]

Hn. I don't think so.

Room.

[The tell-tale blue dome forms around the tent as lightning crashes against the energy wall, and new swirling vortexs form at each of his fingertips. Ten in total, and they're sent to various strategic points of the battlefield. Some far out, some nearby. They form small domes, only large enough barely for a man, and Law grits his teeth at the strain of maintaining all these spaces.

This is a taxing use of his power, and what's to come will be more so. But it will end this quickly and that's what's needed now.]

Shambles.

[And suddenly Law begins to flicker in his position, and appears flickering in each of the domes on the field, concentrating, with the nodachi spinning for an attack. Eleven Laws, and if Sanji looks, none of them seems quite material. Quite real.

As if Law himself was slightly out of phase with reality.

And the nodachi flashes in eleven places at the same time, multiple times, and the air is filled with slashes from every direction. No matter where the Azzodess may try to run, to dodge, to evade, there will be an attack coming to meet her.

Enjoy the blitzkrieg.]

Edited 2011-03-19 04:58 (UTC)

[Reaching in and taking one, then.

...Why does the red remind him of blood? B|]

May I ask what it is, exactly?

[B|]

[THIS, he's actually good at lying about.]

It's a number of special spices and herbs from my world, crushed up and mixed with sugar to dispel the plant's initial taste. It's actually pretty good!

[As long as you don't get what it is.]

[It's the first time Sanji's seen such a clear demonstration of Law's power. Call it morbid curiosity, but the chef is watching and taking note through the hazy fatigue that's demanding he stay still for a spell.

Eleven domes. Eleven Laws. Did he duplicate himself in those controlled spaces of his? Are they real? The glint of metal certainly look sharp enough to kill, no matter which one Sanji chooses to look at. And in the next breath, when they all cut the air and send heavy slashes at a fluttering demon who looks like a vulture caught in a hurricane...

Once the sound of ripping flesh reaches his ears, Sanji turns his head away - not from a lack of nerves, but it's clear this battle is over. The last of his tension eases out. It's over.

... No. No it's not. Abruptly, everything floods back and curls in his stomach like a rough stone, sending Sanji pacing anxiously in place. Nami's here, but he left Noel and Sayo back there.

Shit. He needs to -- Nami will be safe with Law, he's sure of that. But he needs to go back.]

Oi. [he has to swallow a breath and steady some of his breathing] Where do I... [He looks down at Nami, pale and quiet. Another deep breath] Where do I put her?

I don't see any in the air. I think we took care of them all... but let's not chance it and sneak out of here quietly.

[nod nod]

Sounds like a plan.

Alright, let's go. [Tip toeing away.]

[A nod in his direction.] I'd appreciate them.

Though...

[He walks into a clearing, where it seems nothing alive is... Just a wide field dotted with Third Party bodies.]

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